问道 (wèn dào) — to ask the way; to seek advice, to inquire about (a topic, method, etc.)
Definition
问道 is a literary, formal way to say 'ask the way' or 'seek guidance' — used more in writing or classical-flavored speech than everyday 问. It implies seeking knowledge or a method, not just a physical direction.
verb
to ask the wayto seek adviceto inquire about (a topic, method, etc.)
Examples
- ，问道。Wǒ men bù zhī dào lù, jiù xiàng lù rén wèn dào.We didn't know the way, so we asked a passerby for directions.
- 问道，。Tā tè yì lái xiàng wǒ wèn dào, xiǎng liǎo jiě zhè ge wèn tí de jiě jué fāng fǎ.He came specifically to seek my advice, wanting to understand the solution to this problem.
- ，。Wǒ men wèn le yí xià dào, hěn kuài jiù zhǎo dào le dì fāng.We asked for directions once, and quickly found the place.
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